“Not long ago the Apostles’ Creed was known by heart by a great number of people. It is an ancient, succinct summary of Christian belief, expressing the great fundamentals of faith relating to God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Alan Robinson’s phrase-by-phrase commentary offers a comprehensive analysis, rich in bible references and application to the modern world. It will refresh those who have known and loved this statement of faith for many years, and will enlighten the newcomer equally. May this book serve to renew the use of the Apostles’ Creed in contemporary worship, in personal devotion and in studies which introduce the faith and apply it to daily life.”
The Right Reverend Jonathan Bailey, Bishop of Derby

“In the body of this book Alan Robinson explains and discusses the Apostles' Creed by breaking the text down into twenty-two short chapters (‘I believe in God’; ‘the Father Almighty’; ‘Creator of heaven and earth’; etc.). Questions for discussion are provided at the end of each chapter, and an ‘other activities’ section is included at the end of the book.” New Testament Abstracts

Ideal for use by Christian congregations

Biblical sources for the Creed are explored and their significance for the reader in today’s world is explained

The nature of God as Father and Creator of the universe is described in relation to human perceptions of these concepts

The mystery of Jesus Christ as a member of the Trinity, and the Person of the Holy Spirit, is explored both in biblical terms and in relation to the modern world

The universal Church and the continuation of the life of individuals within the communion of saints is discussed in an easily comprehensible way

Comprehensive, but using simple language, this book will be of interest to all Christian denominations. The Apostles’ Creed is discussed and explained by devoting a chapter to each article or phrase of the creed. The first chapter, on belief in God, sets the book in a multicultural context. All chapters contain topics for discussion and activities which may be used by church groups.

Paperback ISBN:

978-1-898595-46-5

Paperback Price:

£9.95 / $17.95

Release Date:

November 2004

Page Extent / Format:

128 pp. / 190 x 130 mm

Illustrated:

No

Preface

The Apostles’ Creed

Chapter One I believe in GodChapter Two The Father Almighty Chapter Three Creator of Heaven and Earth Chapter Four Jesus Christ Chapter Five God’s only Son Chapter Six Our Lord Chapter Seven Conceived by the Holy Spirit Chapter Eight Born of the Virgin Mary Chapter Nine Suffered under Pontius Pilate Chapter Ten Crucified Chapter Eleven Dead and buried Chapter Twelve He descended into Hell Chapter Thirteen The third day He rose again
from the dead Chapter Fourteen He ascended into Heaven Chapter Fifteen Sitting at the right hand
of God Chapter Sixteen Judging the living and the
dead Chapter Seventeen I believe in the Holy SpiritChapter Eighteen The Holy Catholic Church Chapter Nineteen The Communion of saints Chapter Twenty the Forgiveness of sins Chapter Twenty-one The resurrection of the
body Chapter Twenty-two Life everlasting

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